BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5697: Crew size on certain trains

Establishing minimum crew size on certain trains.

Summary

The following minimum crew size requirements apply: Common carriers transporting freight or passengers must operate all trains and switching assignments over its roads with no fewer than two qualified crew members; Railroad carriers operating hazardous material trains must have no fewer than three qualified crew members.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5697), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to establishing minimum crew size on certain trains;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5697 (2025–26) Social services/property tax · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5697 (2023–24) Mobile home park rates · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5697 (2021–22) Recycling system & waste · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5697 (2019–20) Solid fuel burning devices · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5697 (2017–18) Rx drug benefit package · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5697 (2013–14) Local sales & use tx changes · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5697 (2011–12) Firearm safety devices/safes · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5697 (2009–10) Horseless carriage plates · Did not pass · died in committee